"Everything has changed"

Today was so wonderful, but had its awful moments. Nothing a good sleep and medication can't fix!

Goodnight worlds.

The 7th Day

{I'm sorry- everything is glitchy right now but I'll have things figured out eventually}

The first day of winter semester 2013 was a smashing success. The only visual evidence of the day is as follows:

I woke up bright and early at 8:30 for no good reason at all. I walked(!) to school in this uncomfortable weather and went to:

• Geography 120
• I'm looking forward to this one. (Plus the professor actually looks like a professor with the vests and the glasses and the enthusiasm).
• Writing 150
• Made some new friends in this itty bitty class. We meet boardroom style in the JFSB
• Religion 122 (B.O.M. part II)
• This will be the greatest Book of Mormon class yet, I can feel it!

Then I had time to head back and then saw a few friends. Next was:

• Beginner Ballet (with Becksh Vancsh!)

I ate dinner, washed bedding, practiced this song, cleaned and organized, decorated, watched Downton Abbey and Freaks and Geeks, and ate more food. Trader Joe's, you've done me well. 

Love,

MMA

I love college...

This much!

Really, the eyes say it all.

-New dorm (hotel I call it)

- New classes start at 11 am today

- New friends to be made!

Ain't it swell?

Winter 2013? Come at me!

I'm so ready.

Love,

MM

the big, comfy weekend

My weekend was a lazy dream. I ate my momma's delicious food, snuggled, and hardly left my comfy bed. I watched all of the first season of Pushing Daisies, which besides Freaks and Geeks, makes me most depressed that it was so short lived. Ned the Pie-Maker AKA Lee Pace, you have my heart. I also was able to paste and glue all of the various sentimental memorabilia that I have collected this year into my sketchbook. Alright, it's scrapbooking and I'm proud. I also saw Lincoln in theaters and was in awe. Not just because Lee Pace was also in it as a crazy politician, but that it was just so captivating. I would definitely recommend it. I also rekindled my love for The Series of Unfortunate Events. Easy, clever reads those books. I also managed to condense four boxes of papers and things I've saved since childhood into one. 

 I have (had) boxes of gems like these. Now, exceeding age gaps appear to be a trend according to this post. (When I wrote this the celebrity in question was 13 years older than I was and this guy is similar) Let's call these two isolated incidents.

I'll be back with more Christmas break recollections, Happy last day of 2012 everyone!

Love,

Megan Marie Carroll Pace Pine (okay, you caught me. make it three large age gap celebrity crush isolated incidents.)

Twelve Twelve Twelve

I thought I would commemorate that I have lived on all of the coolest dates of the century (and most popular wedding days). As well, it just so happened that I was one of the lucky few million who were born at the end of 1993 and most of 1994 who had the year be the grade in school that you finished. It's very handy when it comes to rememebering where I was in say, 2003. Oh, just keeping it real watching  School House Rock in Mrs. Johnson's 3rd grade class. See? Pure luck.

As a tribute, here's what was going on every technically memorable day of the last 12 years:

01/01/01

Well, it was almost January when this photo was taken. Here's my homemade Jessie costume that rocked the first grade.

2/2/02

The Olympics was the most exciting thing this year for sure! I was only 8, so I never went to any of the events, but I saw the torch, collected pins, and went downtown to see the festivus. My 2nd grade teacher volunteered throughout the month, so I thought that was the greatest thing ever. 

3/3/03

Barbie lunchbox, headband for the growing out of bangs, and an affinity for blue, it must be the third grade.

4/4/04

I cannot find any pictures of the 4th grade since I'm limited to what I have on Facebook, but 4th grade was hoppin' and my height increased.

5/5/05

5th grade beach party- and I thought I was the hottest thing in town in my pink skort, and when we went to Lagoon that day without a chaperone. I also remember Gwen Stefani's B.A.N.A.N.A.S. being the most popular song of the day.

6/6/06

(Screenshot from Facebook, ignore the floating arrow)

Around June of 2006, my close friends threw me the most exciting going away surprise party. They picked me up, took us to McDonald's to get our dinner, then there was a table set up on top of one of the pedestrian street overpasses. There was fancy plastic china and camping chairs, and I thought "Bucket list complete!". All through childhood I thought it was so cool to have a dinner party on top of one of those ever since I saw it for myself. After we cleaned up, we headed to Sear's and had our pictures taken. Above is just one gem out of the bunch. We then went to Calli's house and had fondue, they gave me gifts, and we swam in her pool. That was seriously one of the best days of my pre-teen life, because I felt so loved.

7/7/07

A year later, I had finished my first year of Canadian middle school in the land of Grade 7. I came back to Utah for the month of July, and this was taken during my brother Matt's missionary farewell. I remember this being the most popular day of the year for weddings!

8/8/08

So '08 was the year I was in 8th grade, but close to August of '08 I was starting the 9th grade, braces and all. I got my fresh new haircut, and I was ready to conquer my last year at Willow Park Junior High.

9/9/09

September of '09 was the beginning of high school. I started grade 10 at Central Memorial Middle School in the Drama program, but after three weeks I switched to my designated school. I now could have the greatest girl around by my locker buddy and also support my face being green and pose for this wicked picture before the Halloween dance. 

10/10/10

This year's date was one of my favorites, since October is my favorite month. I met this chick in the registration line of grade 11 and we've been partners in crime ever since. This photo was also taken before the Halloween dance and we raided her vintage jewelry collection and called ourselves Misc. and Ellaneous.  

11/11/11

This photo was taken a month before 11/11/11, but I remember trying to make a good wish that day. This photo was as close as I got, and was from my 18th hipster themed birthday party. What a night that was.

12/12/12

I thought I would pay tribute to the past 12 years with a good dose of Pop Art from Photobooth. 

This day, the most exciting thing is taking my American Heritage Final. Then it's roommate Christmas and more studying but finals end tomorrow!

Oh boy, the peace sign. My defense is that it's supposed to be a 12. 

Farewell easy days to remember, it's been a journey- I mean look, you've seen me come from bangs to no bangs,  and all twelve years of school. It's a big deal.

Love,

M1eg2an M1ari2e

Peace, and Blessin's

Though I am far from a dedicated blogger, I do love recording these moments. I also love being able to share the goodness I encounter in my life with you readers! With this holiday season all around me, I just feel the power of gratitude. I love the people I've had in my life for a while, and all my new friends that just bring light and joy into my life. I head home next week, having finished my very first semester of college, and it's hard to believe all the lovely and challenging adventures I have experienced these past four months! Again, I'm just so very grateful for where I've ended up. I know it's no mistake that I have been through these joys and met these people, and I've been through enough challenges to appreciate them. I've become so much happier and appreciative of what I have, and girl, shoot. I love life.

First of all, 

1. Was with the brightest beam of sunshine and friendship, Becky Vance.

2. Was at my now most favorite venue, Velour.

3. Saw THE Mindy Gledhill in concert, and it was a magical of magics Christmas special. She's such a talent, and a genuinely clever, honest, and beautiful human being.

This semester, I had the privilege (with a dose of begrudging) made it through the process of costuming 40 people in 1960 period costumes, and running 4 costume changes all in a 40 minute show with little budget! Phew, it took a lot of time and a lot of people, but it was such a worthwhile experience in the end. I've made great friends and have made a lot of connections that will really pay of. The 70+ hours well spent.

{Some views from the wings}

 My staff/greatest new pals!

 See? Beckshs you're the greatest!

I came home one day to the sweetest surprise from my padres! Flowers and chocolates, and note for finals well wishes. Oh, this made my whole week. 

Saturday night, I had to opportunity to spend time with my grandpa. He is so, so sweet and I wish I could've spent more time over there this semester.

So, this morning I bid adieu to Biology 100.

I treated myself to Guru's- my favorite local joint. I know the sausage looks disgusting, but I was actually delicious. Plus their hot chocolate, and I was out of the 7 am final funk. Go before 11 on weekdays and 1 pm on Saturdays and get the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast!

Tonight, we had our ward Christmas party, and it was very pleasant. Try putting a peppermint kiss, caramel kiss, and a mint kiss in your cocoa, and bam.

 Intense Christmas village.

And finally, shout out to some of the fabulous ladies I know!

:)

Happy December 10th!

Love,
Megan Marie

P.S. Happy birthday Raven. You have influenced my vocabulary more than you know.

Today

Wow, I realize how little I have posted this semester. I just got the blogger mobile app so maybe I'll post more shorter posts? We'll see.
Today was a Tuesday which means I wake up for Book of Mormon class that starts at 10. (And that is my earliest class this semester, I recommend it). Afterwards I got my favorite fruit and fruit dip from the vending machine and attempted to watch the devotional. I went to tap class (my last one since I'll miss Thursday). I've loved that class and now I know 4 tap dances. I stopped at Legend's Grille for lunch and saw many attractive athletes. I think I'll go there more often. I went to biology and then proceeded to take a BOM quiz. I hurried home and to my delight, I found flowers and chocolates that my parents sent me! Oh I just love those two. Tonight was my Charleston team, The Shoe Shiners, first performance of our routine at the Swing Kid's Club night. We performed well, and I enjoyed getting to know some more people! We perform again tomorrow night at the mall. I headed home and stopped for hot chocolate on the way. I found myself at my new friend's apartment afterwards, and stayed for aka while and loved chatting. We have plans to watch Spider-Man on Sunday. Now I'm going to sleep, and gearing up for a busy day tomorrow. That's my life today, I hope boredom was kept to a minimum for you readers!

Love,
MM